Software Developer

Software Developer – Roles & Responsibilities• Lead the development and delivery of payment microservices-based applications in alignment with business timelines and release commitments. • Design and develop RESTful APIs for digital payment solutions, including Scan & Pay, proxy payments, and interbank fund transfers. • Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka for asynchronous communication and payment event processing. • Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Engineers, DevOps teams, and Solution Architects to deliver high-quality software solutions. • Review technical designs, code quality, API contracts, and database schema changes to ensure adherence to best practices. • Mentor and support development team members on Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, coding standards, and exception handling. • Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, effort estimation, and release planning. • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in collaboration with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams. • Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, and observability solutions using ELK Stack, Grafana, and AppDynamics. • Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability across all development stages. Qualifications & Skills• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably in banking, fintech, or payment systems. • Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture, and REST API development. • Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven system design. • Experience working with relational databases and database design principles. • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum software development methodologies. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-based deployments. • Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as ELK Stack, Grafana, and AppDynamics. • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and distributed teams. • Experience in payment systems, digital banking, or financial services. • Knowledge of SGQR, NETS, PayNow, and interbank payment platforms. • Understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in financial applications. • Experience with production support and incident management processes.